白拍子泰彦

Chief of Surgery

Chief of Surgery at Tohto University, a germaphobe doctor with noble pride. Initially despised the unlicensed doctor Black Jack but later reformed.

Quotes

  • “Aren't you jealous of Black Jack's talent?”
  • “Being too earnest makes me inflexible; that's my flaw.”
  • “I must protect the pride of being a doctor.”
  • “To protect my position as an elite doctor...”
  • “Due to germaphobia, no compromises are allowed even in the operating room.”

Trivia

  • In front of his mother, he cannot assert himself and has a side where he relies on the beam.
  • The OVA version includes a setting where he has a fiancée.
  • In the TV anime, he is called by the nickname 'Doctor White'.
  • In 'Black Jack 21', he appears as a doctor who absolutizes chemotherapy.
  • The character 'Toppei' from Tezuka's 'Vampire' is cast in his role.

Alternate names

しらびょうしやすひこ Yasuhiko Shirabyoshi

Tags

Black Jack Osamu Tezuka surgeon medical manga doctor character strict germaphobe reformed

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A man with a dignified appearance giving a serious and rigid impression.
Hair color
Black

Personality and abilities

Core personality
strict
Detailed personality
Possesses high pride and germaphobia; initially despised Black Jack the unlicensed doctor. Being overly serious, he also has inflexible tendencies. Shows a self-serving side such as attempting to cover up medical errors, but after being reprimanded by Black Jack, reforms and regains a sincere attitude. Cannot stand up to his mother and possesses sensitivity.
Keywords
  • germaphobe
  • noble
  • high pride
  • earnest
  • inflexible
  • reformed
Talents
  • advanced surgical techniques
  • strict professional ethics
  • medical knowledge
Skills
  • surgical operations
  • hospital management
  • medical team leadership
Motivation
Uphold justice in the medical field and protect patients' lives. Correct his own mistakes and strive to be a sincere doctor.

History

Backstory
Doctor serving as Chief of Surgery at Tohto University. A germaphobe with strong pride and self-confidence as a physician. Despised Black Jack who possesses overwhelming surgical skills despite being unlicensed and refused to acknowledge him, but reformed after being influenced by his sincere and honest attitude and skills, as well as being reprimanded for his own mistakes. At home, cannot stand up to his mother and harbors complex emotions.
Work title
Black Jack
Media type
Manga

Contempt and Conflict with Black Jack

Significant event
Contempt and Conflict with Black Jack
Description
Refused to acknowledge the unlicensed doctor BJ's abilities and position, despising him.

Medical Error Cover-up Incident

Significant event
Medical Error Cover-up Incident
Description
As an elite doctor protecting his position, attempted to cover up a serious medical error and was sternly reprimanded by Black Jack.

Reformation and Reconciliation

Significant event
Reformation and Reconciliation
Description
Moved by Black Jack's sincere attitude, reformed his behavior.

Relationships

ブラック・ジャック

Rival

Reprimanded by Black Jack's sense of justice and skills, this became the turning point for his reformation.

Tohto University Hospital

Tohto University Hospital: leader

Media appearances

Black Jack

Manga / Supporting

Black Jack (TV Anime)

Anime / Supporting

Black Jack OVA

OVA / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

水島裕

Voice actor
水島裕
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA

森田順平

Voice actor
森田順平
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime

Osamu Tezuka

Creator name
Osamu Tezuka
Role
Original author

Akita Shoten

Creator name
Akita Shoten
Role
Publisher

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